Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Coastal Drilling East, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in support of a major hydro dam construction program — the first of a series of planned hydro infrastructure projects. The position is geared toward the upfront project development phase, focusing on detailed planning, estimating, subcontractor procurement, activity work plans, and documentation management.

The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a key team member working closely with the Project Executive and Project Manager, ensuring project readiness and alignment before field mobilization. This role requires exceptional communication and writing skills, strong technical and organizational capabilities, and the ability to manage complex information streams across multiple stakeholders.

While the initial focus is on pre-construction and project setup, the position may evolve into an on-site engineering role as projects advance into the construction phase.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of detailed project work plans, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
• Develop and issue subcontractor RFPs, including scope definition, evaluation criteria, and bid summaries.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and budget analysis to support proposal and project development efforts.
• Collaborate with the Project Executive and Project Manager to ensure alignment between design intent, technical feasibility, and financial objectives.
• Review engineering drawings, design documents, and specifications for constructability and accuracy.
• Manage communication between internal teams, design consultants, and external partners to ensure timely and complete project documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise written communications, reports, and presentations for internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support early-stage permitting and coordination with local and federal agencies.

Construction support (as needed) includes:

• Transition to on-site engineering support as required for project execution.
• Assist with subcontractor oversight, field coordination, and progress tracking.
• Review and process submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Monitor project cost performance, schedule adherence, and client communication during active construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil, marine, or infrastructure construction; hydro or dam project experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to write, review, and communicate technical and commercial project information effectively.
• Strong experience with estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor procurement.
• Demonstrated success in project planning and preconstruction coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, or similar).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate among clients, designers, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel or relocate temporarily for field assignments if project needs dictate.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience in marine construction, heavy concrete structures, or water control infrastructure.
• Background in multi-project program support or development of repeatable project workflows.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy in both written and financial documentation.

Licenses or certifications:

• Valid state issued driver's license required
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Educational requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college or university with a concentration in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study is preferred; however, candidates with directly applicable project management experience will be considered in lieu of education

Travel:

• Travel required on an as needed basis

Physical requirements:

• The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done
• Sitting for long periods of time, sometimes up to 4-6 hours
• Exposure to computer screens and cellular telephone screens
• Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting into and out of equipment through the use of vertical mounted ladders up to and including 10' or more in height
• Visually seeing equipment operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Working at elevated heights
• Lifting 25 lb. objects occasionally
• Carrying 25 lb. objects occasionally
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required

EEO:

• Coastal Drilling East, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities and protected veteran status